Heavy Vehicle National Law
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2018 (No.4)
1 Authorising provision
(1) This Notice is made under:
a) Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction; or
b) Section 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction; or
c) Section 18 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation as applied in each participating jurisdiction.
2 Purpose
(1) The purpose of this Notice is to amend stated maps for vehicles at the request of road managers.
3 Commencement Date
(1) Amendments made under s175 take effect immediately; and
(2) Amendments made under any other provision take effect 28 days after publication.
4 Title
(1) This Notice may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2018 (No.4).
5 Application
(1) This Notice applies in all participating jurisdictions.
6 Amendments
(1) The specified networks in Column 2 of Schedule 1 to this Notice are amended as specified in Column 4 for the Road Manager’s reasons shown in Column 5.
Dated: 20 September 2018
Roger Garcia
Manager Network Access
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Schedule 1: Table of Amended Routes
COLUMN 1 Authorising Provision | COLUMN 2 Network | COLUMN 3 Locality | COLUMN 4 Changes to Route | COLUMN 5 Road Manager Reasons for Change |
s174 HVNL | Queensland 23m B-Double 25/26m B-Double Type 1 Road Train (up to 36.5m) | Theodore | Remove the following roads: The Boulevard (from Eleventh Avenue to Fifth Avenue) Fifth Avenue (from The Boulevard to Partridge Drive) | The existing gazetted HV route through the township is not suited to Class2 heavy vehicles; the route is past the Theodore School and also contains a small roundabout that cannot be negotiated by large vehicles. As per Division 3 of Part 4.7 of the HVNL. In accordance to — (a) has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions. Alternative Route proposed: Eleventh Street (from Partridge Drive to The Boulevard), Walloon Street (from Eleventh Street to Partridge Drive), Partridge Drive (from Walloon Street to Fifth Avenue) |
s174 HVNL and s18MDLR | Victoria HML B-Double | Poowong North | Remove the following road: Timms Road (from Drouin - Korumburra Road to Baw Baw Shire Council boundary at Lang Lang River) | The Council bridge at Pheasant Creek has been assessed as sub-standard and only appropriate for vehicles up to 30 tonne. Accordingly Council will be installing a load limit on this bridge of 30 tonne. Hence bridge is unsuitable for B-Double combination. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | New South Wales All Heavy Vehicle Network Maps | Lowanna Karangi | Add Restriction (No access to vehicles exceeding General Mass Limits) on the following bridges: Little Nymboida Timber Bridge on Eastern Dorrigo Way (Over Little Nymboida River) Lees Timber Bridge on Coramba Road (Over Poperaperan Creek) | The load capacity of the bridges is lower than the capacity required supporting over mass vehicles. Council is undertaking investigations to confirm if further restrictions are required and further restrictions may be applied in the future. A speed restriction will be applied immediately and remain in place until the results of the investigations are known. Note: immediate suspension of this route under s175 takes effect immediately upon publication of this Notice. |
s174 HVNL | New South Wales 25/26m B-Double | Yarrowitch | Kangaroo Flat Road (from The Bicentennial National Trail to the end of road) Blomfield Road (from Kangaroo Flat Road to the end of road) | The use of b-doubles and the excessive brake force required on the steep inclines continues to impact Council infrastructure in this regional area. The use of b-doubles poses a risk to public safety due to their inability to stop in a reasonable on the steep inclines, coupled with a narrow road. |
s174 HVNL | New South Wales 25/26m B-Double 4.6m High Vehicle | Temora | Polaris Street (between Hoskins Street and Kitchener Road) | - Densely populated urban street where heavy vehicle use is likely to cause noise, leading to a potentially adverse effect on the surrounding community.
- Traffic conditions require potential intermittent stopping/starting of traffic due to high levels of urban driveways. This condition lends itself to an environment incompatible for heavy vehicle use and has the potential to adversely impact public safety.
- Dead end route with no provision for turning around
- No identified business will be impacted and alternative routes are available in these areas.
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s174 HVNL | New South Wales 25/26m B-Double 4.6m High Vehicle | Temora | Gallipoli Street (between Burley Griffin Way and Loftus Street) | - Densely populated urban street where heavy vehicle use is likely to cause noise, leading to a potentially adverse effect on the surrounding community.
- Restricted pavement formation between kerbs, which when accessed by heavy vehicles is likely to cause damage to road infrastructure, in particular shoulder damage.
- Traffic conditions require potential intermittent stopping/starting of traffic due to high levels of urban driveways. This condition lends itself to an environment incompatible for heavy vehicle use and has the potential to adversely impact public safety.
- Intersection between Burley Griffin Way and Gallipoli Street is not suitable for B-Double operation.
- Dead end route with no provision for turning around.
- No identified business will be impacted and alternative routes are available in these areas.
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s174 HVNL | New South Wales 25/26m B-Double 4.6m High Vehicle | Temora | Sharpe Street (between Austral Street and Britannia Street) | - Restricted pavement formation between kerbs, which when accessed by heavy vehicles is likely to cause damage to road infrastructure, in particular shoulder damage.
- Dead end route with no provision for turning around.
- No identified business will be impacted and alternative routes are available in these areas.
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s18MDLR | New South Wales HML Short combination HML 25/26m B-Double | Temora | Airport Road (between Goldfields Way and Bartondale Road) | The road structure is reaching its lifespan cycle and the council would like to extend the existing road condition to keep B-Doubles operating rather than removing this route. Access to this road at GML will be retained. |
s18MDLR | New South Wales HML Short combination HML 25/26m B-Double | Temora | Loftus Street (between Hoskins Street and Milvale Road) | - Densely populated urban street where heavy vehicle use is likely to cause noise, leading to a potentially adverse effect on the surrounding community.
- Traffic conditions require potential intermittent stopping/starting of traffic due to high levels of urban driveways. This condition lends itself to an environment incompatible for heavy vehicle use and has the potential to adversely impact public safety.
- No identified business will be impacted and alternative routes are available in these areas.
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s174 HVNL | New South Wales Type 1 Road Train (up to 36.5m) | Temora | Coolamon Road (between Goldfields Way and Mimosa Station Road) | - Not a through route no provision for turning around.
- Infrastructure does not support road train operation without further access conditions. Council manages road train access to this route on a permit basis.
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Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2018 (No.4) was enacted to amend stated maps for heavy vehicles at the request of road managers. The Notice was made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, and it applies in all participating jurisdictions. The Notice was authorised by Roger Garcia, the Manager of Network Access at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, and it aims to address the issue of heavy vehicles operating on roads that are not suited for their use, which poses a significant risk to public safety. The Notice came into effect on 20 September 2018, with some amendments taking effect immediately and others taking effect 28 days after publication. The Notice amends specified networks in various localities for reasons such as sub-standard bridges, unsuitable road infrastructure, and densely populated urban streets. The policy objective of the Notice is to ensure the safety of the public and the protection of road infrastructure.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2018 (No.4) serves to amend the stated maps for heavy vehicles across participating jurisdictions in Australia. This Notice applies to the Heavy Vehicle National Law as well as the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, and its purpose is to make changes to the routes that heavy vehicles are permitted to travel on at the request of road managers. The amendments are implemented to address safety concerns, infrastructure issues, and community impacts associated with heavy vehicle use on specific roads. The Notice applies in all participating jurisdictions and its provisions take effect either immediately upon publication or 28 days after publication, depending on the specific section under which the amendment is made. The Notice allows for the removal or restriction of routes for certain types of heavy vehicles due to factors such as unsuitable road infrastructure, potential public safety risks, and urban noise concerns, while ensuring that alternative routes are available.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2018 (No.4) (the Notice) specify the provisions under which the Notice is made and the changes to the stated maps for heavy vehicles (sections 1-6). Section 6 of the Notice details the specific amendments made to the networks in each participating jurisdiction. This includes the removal or restriction of certain roads and bridges due to safety concerns, infrastructure limitations, or public safety risks.
The obligations imposed by the Notice on road managers and other parties include the requirement to submit requests for map amendments to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and to provide justification for the proposed changes. Road managers must ensure that the amended routes do not pose significant risks to public safety or infrastructure. They are also responsible for proposing alternative routes where necessary.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Notice can result in civil and criminal consequences. While the Notice does not explicitly state penalties, breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, under which this Notice is made, can lead to significant fines and potential imprisonment. For instance, under section 325 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, a person can be fined up to 5,000 penalty units for serious breaches related to vehicle mass, dimension, and loading, which could include non-compliance with stated maps. Additionally, under section 326, a person can be fined up to 2,500 penalty units and/or imprisoned for up to five years for offences related to dangerous driving or causing injury due to non-compliance with the law.
The Notice also imposes obligations on the participating jurisdictions to implement the amendments within the specified timelines, ensuring that the changes are effective and compliant with the law. The immediate effect of amendments made under section 175 highlights the urgency and importance of these changes, particularly when they relate to public safety and infrastructure integrity. The Notice further mandates that any amendments made under other provisions take effect 28 days after publication, providing a reasonable period for implementation and compliance.